These Butter Swim Biscuits are a Southern secret gone viral—and for good reason. With just 4 simple ingredients, they’re poured into a pool of melted butter, baked until golden, and emerge with crisp, buttery bottoms and tender, flaky layers on top. No rolling. No cutting. Just spoonable ease and bakery-worthy results.
They “swim” in butter—hence the name—and every bite tastes like love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🧈 Only 4 ingredients—pantry staples!
- ⏱️ 10 minutes prep, 20–25 minutes bake
- 💛 One bowl + one pan = easy cleanup
- 💸 Costs under $4—makes 8–10 biscuits
- 🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free (use GF flour blend)
Ingredients You’ll Need
(8–10 biscuits)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
💡 Pro Tips:
- Use cold buttermilk—helps create flaky layers.
- Don’t overmix—batter should be shaggy; lumps are fine.
- Melt butter in the pan first—it pools at the bottom for that signature “swim.”
Step-by-Step Instructions (Flaky, Golden, Foolproof)
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pour melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add Buttermilk
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